We are locals and we know the area a lot better about history, culture and we are well worth carrying on so that visitors can get a better idea of the Real-life of Crete
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Group price
$740 per group of up to 11
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Private Tour –Tailor-made Tour 6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
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Minivan - MiniBus - Luxurious
Pickup included
Itinerary
Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete
Admission included60 min
The Olive oil factory, which is located in Melidoni, is one of a kind olive oil factory, with state of the art facilities. You have the opportunity to tour for free in three different mills in our olive oil factory. The technology, the know-how and the strict specifications allow us to have high-quality results
Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours
Admission included60 min
Honey museum: Taking part in the tour and visit us in our lab and explore the fascinating world of apiθανο and the bees. Is an unprecedented experience for the history & production of honey in Crete. Honey is for us a source of life, an extract of natural flavour and aromas. The bees, these unpredictable alchemists, fly from flower to flower, finding hidden gems, the juices of fruit and the nectar of each land. We collect our honey from selected areas of Crete which thanks to their rare biodiversity and endemic vegetation, give it a strong aroma and a unique taste.
Tsikalario cretan ceramics
Admission included60 min
Ceramic Workshops In Pottery Village Margarites. Learn to make your own ceramic free of charge in one of the best studios in Margarites Village. Single sessions for individuals interested in a single sample experience. Margarites consist is the most important and well-known pottery centre of Crete. In the area, there are plenty of clay deposits which explain the long occupation of the residents with this art. Surrounded by two parallel gorges with rich flora, aromatic plants, trees, herbs and flowers
Monastery of Arkadi
Admission included60 min
Arkadi Monastery Contains one of the finest Venetian churches in Crete. The tragic events that took place here in 1866 made it a national symbol of Crete’s heroic struggle for independence. The Arkadi Monastery is so important in Greek history
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Not included
Tour guide
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Traveller pickup is offered and drop-offs from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point only from Heraklion city & Rethymno city. Please note that the pick-up time is flexible.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience take?
Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience lasts about 5–7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience cost?
Prices start at $740 per person for this Chania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Traveller pickup is offered and drop-offs from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point only from Heraklion city & Rethymno city. Please note that the pick-up time is flexible. Pickup points include Epos Luxury Beach Hotel, Andys Plaza.
What languages is Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience offered in?
The experience is available in EL, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CRETE LUXURIOUS TOURS & TRANSFERS.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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alexis_n
September 17, 2025 · via Viator
An amazing tour
It was the best tour we have taken from beginning to end.
Professional and extremely pleasant driver.
Followed by unbelievable experiences at every stop.
We added a lunch stop on the way which made our journey a bit longer.
Thank you Antonius
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to rate our hotel with 5 stars! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our services and that we met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and amenities to all our guests and we are happy to be able to do so for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another great stay!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our services and that we met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and amenities to all our guests and we are happy to be able to do so for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
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karenR1106KD
September 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Loved our Day
What a great way to see several parts of the island and learn. We learned some cool history and got to see the way of life for different people. The tour guide was so accommodating and kind.
Operator response
Thank you for your recent visit and for your excellent rating. We are dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences, and your satisfaction tells us that we are on the right track. We look forward to your next visit and the opportunity to exceed your expectations once again.
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877harpreetr
April 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Pottery, Honey and Olive oil tour!
Excellent day spent with Antonia! He is the warmest person and we all had a great day out.
First we visited the pottery place and was wonderful to see how Ms Helen works. Next, we went to the honey place where we learned about how they produced the goods and last, we went to the olives oil family run business. Great to learn how all these products are made.
On our way home, we stopped off for a lovely lunch, recommended by Antonia. Thank you Antonia for being amazing, always very prompt and friendly. We will see you next time we’re in Crete!
Operator response
Thank you for choosing us and giving us the perfect rating of 5/5. We are delighted that our services exceeded your expectations. Your comments are valuable to us and we are thrilled to have contributed to your unforgettable experience. We look forward to welcoming you for another great experience in Crete.
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Trek473577
April 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Competent, trustworthy and attentive!
Antonis is an exceptional, attentive and efficient professional, with advice that only a native expert can provide. Thank you!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
Your rating means a lot to us and we are thrilled that you had a pleasant experience with us.
We always strive for perfection and value your feedback. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to share them. We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
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Excursion45685707399
July 31, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Travel to Rethymno
It was all great the driver Kostas great driver with a lot of experience and I say this because I am driving the car in very good condition the places that took us got knowledge and pictures that will keep us unforgettable I wish to see them again thank you for everything
Operator response
Η βαθμολογία σας 5/5 μας γεμίζει χαρά! Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που περάσατε μια υπέροχη εμπειρία μαζί μας. Η ικανοποίησή σας είναι ο απώτερος στόχος μας και τα σχόλιά σας μας παρακινούν να συνεχίσουμε να παρέχουμε εξαιρετικές υπηρεσίες. Ανυπομονούμε να σας συναντήσουμε ξανά και να σας προσφέρουμε άλλη μια εξαιρετική εμπειρία.
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John_H
July 30, 2024 · via Viator
Maybe consider a different way to spend your day
The pottery demo and visit was really good. The very highlight of the day. The honey and olive oil experiences were...lacking. The olive oil tour was led by the daughter of the owner and was done as quickly as possible and without much enthusiasm for giving a tour. We felt as though we had interrupted her day.
The honey tour was brief but very well done. Great tasting after the tour and really kinda cool.
Our guide for the day was not very talkative. Not much information was offered and what was was because we asked. He was kind but just not much of a tour guide. I can't recommend this tour.
Operator response
thank you for taking the time to rate us and describe your experience towards the tour The experience is a personal opinion also as for the driver you can't say he didn't explain things to you as he is not a tour guide you should have hired a tour guide as we had in the recommended all experiences from our customers are worth it next time for more information you should be accompanied by a tour guide and not a driver you want to tour you
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Karen P
May 10, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour! Can’t speak highly enough about Kostos.
Spectacular tour today with Konstantinos (Kostos)!! So very happy to have met Kostos and to spend the day with him. We went to a variety of interesting places and learned many new things. I really enjoyed the Tour of Traditional Olive Oil Factory near Melodoni where Joanna Paraschakis the owner, gave us a fabulous tour explaining the historical changes in production of olive oil through the ages. A lovely tasting and we brought some home with us. We went to the Honey Museum near Melodoni and learned information about bees and honey production. We also went to a pottery village in Margarites. Eleni, who is second generation potter, made a piece of pottery and decorated it while we watched. We bought 2 pieces which Eleni carefully wrapped for us to take home. Pottery is her life and she is a talented artist full of heart.
Kostos took us to the caves in Melodoni and gave us great background information about what we were seeing and the story behind it. We had a wine, cheese amd olive tasting and bought some of everything we tasted. Finally we went to Rethimno, Kostos’s home town and gave us a personal tour through the streets of the town. He took us to his favourite souvlaki place and it was delicious!! Kostos is a happy, flexible and accommodating professional tour guide with a great sense of humour and outlook on life. Kostos made our day very special! A highlight of our trip. Thank you, Konstantinos
Operator response
Thank you for your recent stay and your review Your experience is important and we are glad that you found our services pleasant. We are committed to continuous improvement and your feedback helps us immensely.
If there is anything you would like us to focus on on a future visit, please let us know. I look forward to serving you again next time.
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V4872WDstevenm
May 10, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Rethymno tour. Great day
My wife and I were with Konstos for the day going to the Cave, Olive Oil, and honey tasting as well as Rethymno. He is a wonderful guide. We had a great time. He showed us things that helped to make our day special. Thank you
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. Your review means a lot to us and we are thrilled that you had a pleasant experience. We always strive for perfection and appreciate your feedback. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them.
We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you again.
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Holly_P
March 14, 2022 · via Viator
My favorite day in Greece!
This was my favorite day in Greece! We met such amazing people, each stop was fascinating and it was an honor to see the beautiful things they made. We especially loved the ceramics, as we got to meet the woman that made them and she spoke about how her family has been doing it for generations. The monestary was also fascinating, and I’m so glad we got to go.
Our tour guide was wonderful, very relaxed, kind and knowledgeable. I’d certainly go on anouther tour with him again! He went out of his way to stop and find us an extra suit case (since we bought so much stuff we needed one more!!) and catered to us wonderfully. It made the day feel so special. We couldn’t recommend this tour more!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for choosing us for your tour in Crete. We are very glad that you enjoyed our services comfortably and safely, were really a wonderful family and a pleasant company. We will be happy to see you again in Crete you
